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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.37, 645.50 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.37, 645.50 and 141.80 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.37 : 645.50 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.37/645.50 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.37x = 645.50 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.37x = 91,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,527.96/430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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